Balenciaga
This coverage explores Balenciaga’s strategy and performance in the UK retail market, offering insights for executives, managers, and brand professionals. Reporting includes store openings and refurbishments, marketing campaigns, product launches, leadership changes, and the brand’s positioning within the luxury fashion and accessories sector. The analysis helps professionals understand Balenciaga’s growth plans, customer engagement, and competitive approach in the luxury retail landscape.
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Jun- 2022 -23 JuneHigh Street
Flannels opens doors to first Liverpool flagship
Flannels has opened the doors to its first store in Liverpool today (23 June), bringing its fashion beauty and wellness experience to the North of England and marking the biggest investment through any Flannels (and Frasers Group plc) store yet. Set across seven floors and 120,000 square feet, the flagship…
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Mar- 2022 -8 MarchClothing & Shoes
Frasers Group unveils new Flannels store in Preston
Frasers Group plc has announced it has opened the doors to its latest Flannels store in Preston, following its investment in new locations throughout the UK. The new store is situated in Deepdale Shopping Park, and the 15,000 square foot site will house a selection of men’s, women’s and junior…
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Feb- 2022 -18 FebruaryLuxury Goods
Kering hails ‘record’ revenues of €17.64bn
Kering has reported “record” revenues of €17.64bn (£14.72bn) in FY21, up 35% year-on-year from €13.1bn (£10.93bn) and up 13% from pre-Covid levels of €15.88bn (£13.25bn), with growth across all houses within the company and across all regions. Additionally, Kering achieved “record” operating income, growing 60% year-on-year to €5.01bn (£4.18bn), up…
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Dec- 2019 -20 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Fiona Firth appointed managing director of Net-a-Porter menswear
Fiona Firth has been appointed as managing director of Mr Porter, the menswear arm of online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter. Firth was buying director of the division since April 2016, where she delivered “exceptional campaigns that have redefined the luxury menswear e-commerce experience”. During her tenure, she has helped launch exclusive…
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Jul- 2019 -5 JulyHigh Street
Sloane Street to undergo £40m redevelopment
Cadogan Estates, has announced plans to oversee a £40m redevelopment of Sloane Street, following the recent transformation of Pavilion Road which runs parallel. London Architects John McAslan + Partners, whose recent work includes the transformation of King’s Cross Station, has been appointed to lead the redevelopment. The programme also includes…
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Nov- 2018 -27 NovemberLuxury Goods
Kering to take e-commerce in-house by 2020
Luxury fashion house Kering has announced it is to bring its e-commerce entirely in-house by 2020. The company that owns brands such as Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga will leverage its in-house technology and operations team to fully internalise the e-commerce activities currently handled through its joint…
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Apr- 2018 -25 AprilLuxury Goods
Kering revenue boosted by Gucci’s ‘spectacular growth’
Luxury goods group Kering has announced 36.5% revenue growth for the first quarter of 2018, driven by a 49% rise in revenues at Gucci. Thanks to “favourable market conditions” Kering reported that its group revenues for Q1 totalled £2.72bn. Kering attributed the growth to the group’s online sales which “more…
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Jan- 2018 -15 JanuaryEconomy
Kering offloads 70% stake in Puma
Luxury goods group Kering has announced plans to sell a 70% stake in sportswear brand Puma amongst its shareholders. Post transaction, Kering would retain approximately 16% of Puma shares outstanding. Artémis, which holds 40.9% of Kering’s shares, would become a long term strategic shareholder of Puma with an ownership of…
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